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Weekend near Paris: the best hotels & guest houses
If you’d like to get away from it all for a weekend around Paris, whether to enjoy the countryside, get away with friends or family, or enjoy a romantic getaway for two, we’ve put together a selection of the best hotels and guesthouses located less than two hours from the capital.
You don’t have to go far to get a change of scenery! Looking for inspiration for a weekend close to Paris? Want to enjoy cozy spas and fine restaurants for 24 or 48 hours without straying too far from the capital? Here’s a selection of the best hotels and guesthouses around Paris.
On the program: wellness experiences with spas, star-rated gourmet or bistronomic meals, sporting activities such as golf and horseback riding, as well as discovering the rich heritage of the Paris region and getting away from it all. It’s the perfect way to get a breath of fresh air while staying close to Paris.
Fleur de Loire, Loire Valley
Housed in a 17th-century hospice built by Gaston d'Orléans on the banks of the Loire River, Fleur de Loire is a sustainable jewel case led by two-star chef Christophe Hay. The 5-star hotel overlooks the river and features 44 rooms, including 11 suites, in two wings inspired by the Loire landscape.
Fleur de Loire also boasts two gourmet restaurants: the "Christophe Hay" restaurant, a veritable stage for free expression with the kitchen installed in the center of the room, and the "Amour Blanc", an ode to the eponymous carp, which offers a bird's-eye view of the Loire thanks to its panoramic bay windows and its own meat maturing cellar. Finally, a Sisley spa, a brand renowned for its expertise and treatments in phytocosmetology, offers a menu of treatments, massages and beauty rituals created to measure.
Good to know? On the first floor of the "Amour Blanc" restaurant, the patisserie kiosk is a boutique, tea room and delicatessen all in one.
How to get there: by car, allow 2h45 minutes from Paris via the A6 and then the A77.
Fleur de Loire
44 rooms and suites, from 250€ per night.
26 Quai Villebois Mareuil, 41000 Blois
Domaine de Primard (Guainville, Eure-et-Loir)
Nestled in 40 hectares of parkland along the river Eure, Domaine de Primard, one of the flagship addresses of Domaines de Fontenille (Luberon, Marseille, Minorca, Hossegor, Seignosse, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence...), opened its doors in June 2021. With 39 keys, including 9 suites with terraces, divided between the château and three outbuildings, Domaine de Primard combines 18th-century charm with a revisited Directoire décor. The castle features a fleet of electric bicycles, a 24 x 6m heated swimming pool and a 450 m² Susanne Kaufmann spa (with sauna, hammam, two Japanese baths and a fitness area), offering visitors an ideal getaway for a romantic or family weekend. On the gastronomic front, chef Romain Meder oversees the two restaurants housed in a farmhouse, one of which has been awarded a Michelin star and a green star.
Good to know? All rooms are different, so don't hesitate to visit the website or make a phone call to find that special gem.
How do I get there? An hour's direct train ride from Paris from Saint-Lazare, Bueil station, and around 30 km from Giverny.
Domaine de Primard
39 keys, from 280€ per night.
Domaine de Primard, 28260 Guainville
Auberge des Templiers, Loiret
Located south of Paris, just a 15-minute drive from Gien on the banks of the Loire, the Auberge des Templiers will delight couples and families looking for a country getaway, as well as business travelers in search of greenery. Nestled in the heart of a magnificent 6-hectare flower-filled park, this 5-star hotel offers 20 luxury rooms and suites in 6 different-style buildings, including cottages, thatched cottages and a gentilhommière.
Each room offers a warm atmosphere, skilfully blending authenticity and modernity. Guests can enjoy a large swimming pool and sip a cocktail in the sunny bar before exploring the castles and vineyards along the Loire (Chablis is just a stone's throw away). The establishment is also renowned for its Michelin-starred restaurant. Chef Kévin Stroh is a true ambassador of flavors and textures. He surprises his guests with contemporary, seasonal cuisine, offering bold, refined dishes. The dining room, with its warm country-house ambiance, floor tiles, carpets, solid oak beams and Gien earthenware, perfectly complements the culinary experience.
How to get there: train Paris - Nogent-sur-Vernisson in 1h10, cab or car rental from the station (10 minutes).
Auberge des Templiers
20 keys, from 215€ per night.
N7, 45290 Boismorand
Hotel Louvre Lens, Lens
A stay in the Pas-de-Calais coalfield? And why not! UNESCO sites, Art Deco heritage, gourmet cuisine, not to mention the must-see Musée Louvre-Lens, make the mining town an attractive destination. Just a 3-minute walk from the famous museum, Hôtel Louvre-Lens has a real history linked to the region's mining past. It's a former mining mine that's been transformed into a 4-star hotel with a cocoon feel. The original brickwork has been preserved, enhanced by contemporary furnishings and sober black walls. The common areas are convivial, with fireplaces and works of art, complemented by a wellness area, a neo-estaminet-style brasserie and a bar.
Getting there: direct Paris-Lens TGV in 1h10 from Gare du Nord station.
Hotel Louvre-Lens
52 rooms, from 110€ per night.
168 Rue Paul Bert, 62300 Lens
Domaine Les Crayères, Reims
Set in seven hectares of verdant parkland, the legendary Domaine Les Crayères is housed in a 1904 Belle Époque château that has been a 5-star hotel since 2010. Stamped Relais & Châteaux, the address offers visitors all the splendor of a period residence - wood panelling, panelled walls, glass roof in the La Rotonde bar - which extends into the magnificent dining room of chef Christophe Moret, 2 Michelin stars. His Le Parc restaurant will appeal to discerning palates with its noble products (lobster, langoustine, foie gras, turbot). Only 20 rooms and a few suites in a Cottage, an exclusive and exceptional address.
Getting there: 45 min by TGV from Gare de l'Est.
Domaine Les Crayères
20 rooms and suites, from 500€ per night.
64 Boulevard Henry Vasnier, 51100 Reims
La Côte Saint-Jacques & Spa, Burgundy
On the banks of the Yonne, La Côte Saint-Jacques' 2 Michelin stars do not impress its new chef, Alexandre Bondoux, a well-trained young chef and nephew of Jean-Michel Lorain, who has taken full responsibility for the kitchens. The hotel, both 5-star and Relais & Châteaux, boasts particularly soothing rooms overlooking the Yonne, as well as a spa area with indoor pool, solarium and panoramic jacuzzi. In the kitchen, the chef is committed to a more responsible approach to cooking, favoring fish from the Loire (such as toothfish, to be discovered), while sommelier Thomas Noble surprises by offering mostly natural wines by the glass. For lovers of fine cuisine who are ready to break away from their usual habits.
Getting there: by car, allow 1h30-2h from Paris via the A6.
La Côte Saint-Jacques
22 keys, from 300€ per night.
14 Faubourg de Paris, 89300 Joigny
Le Barn (Le Moulin de Brétigny, Yvelines)
A breath of fresh air in the unspoilt surroundings of the Forêt de Rambouillet, Le Barn is a bucolic 4-star retreat just 45 minutes from Paris. This country-chic hotel attracts nature lovers and Parisians in search of a rural getaway. Coated cotton canvas, leather, wood and cork take pride of place in the two authentic metal-framed farm barns that house the hotel's 73 rooms, all of which have a natural feel. Children will be delighted to try their hand at horse riding, harvest vegetables from the garden or watch a film in the dedicated projection room, before sleeping with their friends in a dormitory adjoining the parents' room.
Good to know? Locavore cuisine is served around large wooden tables or under the glass roof.
What's more? On May 20, 2023, Le Barn became the first hotel in France to be awarded the "Prévention Excellence" label, developed by Accor and Bureau Véritas to certify that the level of safety and hygiene measures is adapted to the resumption of activity in the hotel and restaurant sector.
How to get there : 45 min drive from Paris on the A10 motorway.
Le Barn
73 rooms, from €180 per night.
Le Moulin de Brétigny, 78830 Bonnelles
Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay (Vallée de Chevreuse, Yvelines)
Just renovated by the Paris Society, this 12th-century Cistercian abbey, former home of the Rothschilds, lies in the heart of the Vallée de Chevreuse, in the Rambouillet national forest. The 65-hectare estate is dotted with romantic ruins, lakes and small stone bridges. In the rooms, the absence of television and the capricious Wi-FI make for a truly rejuvenating break. The former monks' refectory is now the hotel's restaurant.
Bonus tip ? Opt for a superior category room (from €180) rather than the small attic rooms.
Getting there: just an hour's drive from Paris (via the A12/N10 or A10).
Abbaye de Vaux de Cernay
147 rooms and suites, from 130€ per night.
Domaine des Vaux de Cernay Route d'Auffargis, 78720 Cernay-la-Ville
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